Source: Jessica Da Rosa/Unsplash There are times in life when anxiety is natural and necessary. Anytime you take a risk, try something new, or engage in potentially dangerous activities, a burst of…
How to Cultivate Purpose in Mental Health Recovery
By Kimberly Nelson & Emma Lovejoy, with Becky Shipkosky What does purpose mean to you? If we’re honest, many of us don’t spend much time considering it, but it is kind of…
Are You Putting Off Life Because of Mental Illness?
For years, I’ve longed to go to Venice. I’ve been to Europe several times, but for some reason Venice has always eluded me. I thought I’d spend my honeymoon there, but then…
8 Stress-Reduction Techniques |
Source: James Lee/Unsplash Cowritten by Sukhman Rekhi, M.A., and Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. Whether it’s misplacing your keys before an early meeting at work, being worried about an upcoming doctor’s appointment, or having…
What Does It Mean to Sit With Your Feelings?
I have a confession to make. I am a therapist, and I am not always good at sitting with my feelings. It can be hard. Some feelings are painful and uncomfortable to…
Learn How Cognitive Behavioral Therapists Treat Worry
Overcome With Worry Source: TheDigitalArtist/Pixabay At the start of a new year, it’s only natural to wonder what lies ahead. Maybe you have concerns about a health problem, financial strain, job insecurity,…
Aging With Anxiety |
Anxiety is having a moment. It only takes a few minutes reviewing headlines about geopolitical events, economic hardship, climate crisis, and social division to feel the pangs of unease and apprehension. As…
Germaphobia: An Infected Mind |
A man sneezing in a cinema, showing the use of handkerchiefs to prevent infectious disease, by HM Bateman, ca. 1951. Source: Wellcome Trust Collection. Used with permission of Ms. Lucy Willis, granddaughter…
The Anxiety Paradox |
Source: Photo by Matteo Vistocco on Unsplash Navigating the complex landscape of anxiety underscores the crucial role our thought processes play in managing this emotional experience. In this exploration, we’ll examine standard…
6 Simple Questions to Strengthen Your Relationships
Do you always know what your loved one is really thinking, or are you often guessing? If you are often guessing, that guessing game can be stressful and can lead to unpleasant…